Africa, US investment and trade on the rise
Since the start of the Biden-Harris Administration in January 2021, the U.S. government, through the Prosper Africa Initiative, has closed 1,695 deals valued at $63.5 billion in 41 African countries.
Report calls for increased investment in climate adaptation
A new report today jointly launched the 2023 State of the Climate in Africa report at the 12th Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDA12) Conference underscores the urgent need for increased…
Aid agencies call to address immense hunger in Sudan
BY ANWAR HUSSEN MOHAMMED – Norwegian Refugee Council Secretary General Jan Egeland, Danish Refugee Council Secretary General Charlotte Slente and Mercy Corps Chief Executive Officer Tjada D’Oyen McKenna call on the international…
Volvo to launch electric truck with 600 km range
Next year Volvo is set to launch a new long-range version of its FH Electric that will be able to reach up to 600 km on one charge, the company said.
UNICEF issues emergency tender for mpox vaccines procurement
In collaboration with Africa CDC, Gavi and WHO, UNICEF today announced that it has issued an emergency tender for the procurement of mpox vaccines for crisis-hit countries.
Africa climate change conference calls for innovative financing
The 12th Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDA-XII) commenced today in Abidjan, bringing together a diverse coalition of key stakeholders to confront the urgent challenges posed by climate change…
How Africa could become top lithium supplier
As global demand for battery metals continues to grow, the upcoming Critical Minerals Africa summit is set to showcase Africa’s latest lithium development projects in Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Rwanda and more.
100-megawatt solar power project in South Africa in progress
A solar tower project with 100-megawatt Redstone Concentrated Solar Thermal Power with molten salt energy storage in South Africa’s Northern Cape province, is said making progress.
Ghana, United States ink commercial agreement nuclear deal
Ghana and the United States of America signed significant milestone in civil nuclear cooperation by signing of a commercial agreement between Nuclear Power Ghana (NPG) and Regnum Technology Group, the U.S. developer…
Arise invests in South African fintech start-up Omnisient
Arise, a company that invests in African financial service providers and fintechs that advance financial inclusion, has invested $7.5 million in South African fintech start-up Omnisient.
Ministers discuss LAPSSET Corridor program progress
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in collaboration with the government of Kenya, recently hosted the fourth Ministerial Council meeting of the LAPSSET Corridor program.
Experts call for climate change adaptation, resilience acceleration
A group of experts attending the 46th UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) meeting for Least Developed Countries concluded with a call to accelerate efforts on adaptation and resilience.
Gebeya, CompTIA partner to develop Africa’s talent
With the objective of developing Africa’s talent, Gebeya Inc., the Pan-African talent cloud technology provider, announced a strategic partnership with CompTIA, the information technology (IT) certification and training body.
Angola’s national oil accelerates oil, gas project
Angola’s national oil company (NOC) Sonangol is accelerating project development across the oil and gas value chain.